Director, Quality Assurance, Compliance Department, Asia Pacific Division

Key Responsibilities Compliance Monitoring & Testing Lead quality assurance reviews of Compliance Self-Reviews (CSR), AML Independent Reviews (AMLIR) and any other assurance activities. Develop and execute a risk-based monitoring and testing programme. Oversee planning, risk assessments, sampling, testing, reporting and issue validation. Assess the effectiveness of regulatory compliance and financial crime compliance controls. Identify control weaknesses, compliance breaches, emerging risks and improvement opportunities. Escalate significant issues and provide practical remediation recommendations. Regional Assurance & Oversight Oversee regional reviews of selected CSR conducted by APAC offices against APAC guidance and review expectations. Review quarterly AMLIR report submissions from APAC offices for any significant issues requiring escalation or management reporting. Provide guidance to APAC offices on CSR and AMLIR matters. Promote consistent methodologies, standards and reporting practices across jurisdictions. Identify thematic risks, recurring issues and regional trends. Share good practices and support enhancement of the regional assurance framework. Transformation & Innovation Transform the monitoring and testing programme from a checklist-based approach to a risk-based assurance model. Conduct thematic and cross-functional reviews focused on systemic risks and root causes. Leverage data analytics, automation, AI and continuous monitoring tools to strengthen assurance effectiveness. Develop dashboards, key risk indicators and management information that provide actionable insights and early warning indicators. Governance & Stakeholder Management Present findings, thematic observations and emerging risks to senior management and governance committees. Monitor remediation efforts and assess the effectiveness of corrective actions. Partner with Compliance Advisory, Financial Crime Compliance, Operational Risk, Internal Audit, Legal, Technology and business stakeholders while maintaining independence and objectivity. People Leadership Lead, coach and develop a team of compliance monitoring and testing professionals. Foster a culture of excellence, innovation, professional scepticism and continuous improvement. Build team capabilities in assurance, risk assessment, thematic reviews, data analytics and executive reporting. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional qualification. 12+ years' experience in Compliance, Financial Crime Compliance, Internal Audit, Risk Management, Compliance Testing or Regulatory Assurance within financial services. Proven experience leading compliance monitoring, testing, audit, quality assurance or assurance functions. Experience operating in a regional or multi-jurisdictional environment, preferably across APAC. Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance, AML/CFT, sanctions, conduct risk and assurance methodologies. Professional certifications such as ACAMS, ICA, CIA, CPA, CISA or equivalent are advantageous. Preferred Experience Transforming compliance monitoring, testing, audit or assurance programmes. Implementing risk-based assurance methodologies and thematic reviews. Developing root cause analysis and continuous monitoring capabilities. Leveraging data analytics, automation, AI or digital solutions to enhance assurance outcomes. Building executive dashboards and management reporting frameworks. Leading regional assurance initiatives across multiple jurisdictions. Ideal Candidate A strategic assurance leader who can move beyond traditional compliance testing to build a modern, risk-based and insight-driven assurance function. The successful candidate will identify systemic risks, deliver forward-looking risk intelligence, leverage data and technology, and influence stakeholders to strengthen the Bank's control environment across APAC.